"I am a Marriage, family, child therapist and psychoanalyst and have been in practice for almost 30 years. Although I am well versed and trained in many techniques, including the short term behavioral oriented ones, my orientation always leads me to a psychodynamic lens. By this I mean that I will always use the context, both current and historical, including family of origin, to inform the work and deepen my understanding of anyone I embark on a path of working in partnership with toward the general goals of reducing pain, increasing joy and broadening one's life choices."

"I am a Marriage, family, child therapist and psychoanalyst and have been in practice for almost 30 years. Although I am well versed and trained in many techniques, including the short term behavioral oriented ones, my orientation always leads me to a psychodynamic lens. By this I mean that I will always use the context, both current and historical, including family of origin, to inform the work and deepen my understanding of anyone I embark on a path of working in partnership with toward the general goals of reducing pain, increasing joy and broadening one's life choices."

"As a clinical psychologist with 15 years of practice, I use my training and experience to provide guidance to people struggling with a variety of relational, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Trained in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I provide both short-term problem-focused treatment as well as more long-term intensive therapy, depending on your needs."

"As a clinical psychologist with 15 years of practice, I use my training and experience to provide guidance to people struggling with a variety of relational, emotional, and behavioral concerns. Trained in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I provide both short-term problem-focused treatment as well as more long-term intensive therapy, depending on your needs."

"I have been practicing for (18) years and developed a specialization working with couples, families and individuals as well as in substance abuse/chemical dependency and addiction treatment (porn, sex & gambling). In many cases the depressed and anxious client is self medicating in some way to alter underlying feelings of depression, anxiety and intimacy/attachment issues. I use Somatic Experiencing, a very effective treatment for trauma/PTSD symptoms, helping the body and mind regulate itself. I work with those living with a loved one suffering from addiction."

"I have been practicing for (18) years and developed a specialization working with couples, families and individuals as well as in substance abuse/chemical dependency and addiction treatment (porn, sex & gambling). In many cases the depressed and anxious client is self medicating in some way to alter underlying feelings of depression, anxiety and intimacy/attachment issues. I use Somatic Experiencing, a very effective treatment for trauma/PTSD symptoms, helping the body and mind regulate itself. I work with those living with a loved one suffering from addiction."

"Working with individuals who wish to understand themselves and bring positive changes to their lives. My objective is to help the client to recognize his/her symptoms, identify the cause to work toward managing it or problem solving it. My goal is to help client acquire new skills, restructure his or her perception toward events and evaluate his or her strengths and weaknesses in an interactive empathic atmosphere. I offer early childhood education classes, which provide an opportunity to teachers and parents to ask questions, build an insight about their relationships, learn how to nurture and understand their children and discuss how to approach life's milestones."

"Working with individuals who wish to understand themselves and bring positive changes to their lives. My objective is to help the client to recognize his/her symptoms, identify the cause to work toward managing it or problem solving it. My goal is to help client acquire new skills, restructure his or her perception toward events and evaluate his or her strengths and weaknesses in an interactive empathic atmosphere. I offer early childhood education classes, which provide an opportunity to teachers and parents to ask questions, build an insight about their relationships, learn how to nurture and understand their children and discuss how to approach life's milestones."

"It takes courage to work on ourselves--to create a space for growth where we can begin to uncover and clear what is blocking our path. This is true for children, adolescents, and adults; and I tailor my approach to each individual. With children, I use play therapy through which they can actively express their thoughts and feelings; with parents I provide a framework to better understand and respond to their child's unique needs. This might include case management and advocacy for children who require additional services."

"It takes courage to work on ourselves--to create a space for growth where we can begin to uncover and clear what is blocking our path. This is true for children, adolescents, and adults; and I tailor my approach to each individual. With children, I use play therapy through which they can actively express their thoughts and feelings; with parents I provide a framework to better understand and respond to their child's unique needs. This might include case management and advocacy for children who require additional services."

"The more pain you are in, the more important it is to find a safe yet challenging therapeutic relationship. I will support you in expressing your inner truths. I will help you to heal and grow no matter what it takes. I will coax you to confront your stuck and blind places, even if you have lived with them a long time. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, confusion about relationships or struggles with work or your spiritual path, please allow me to be of service."

"The more pain you are in, the more important it is to find a safe yet challenging therapeutic relationship. I will support you in expressing your inner truths. I will help you to heal and grow no matter what it takes. I will coax you to confront your stuck and blind places, even if you have lived with them a long time. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, confusion about relationships or struggles with work or your spiritual path, please allow me to be of service."

"Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship? Do you sometimes find yourself wondering "What happened to me?" or "What happened to us?" If so, then I am here to help! I work with individuals and couples with a wide range of personal and relational struggles. These struggles often result in people feeling "stuck" and even "hopeless" that anything will ever change. However, it is my belief that if you are reading this page there is still a part of you that imagines there may be hope. I am here to tell you that there is! "

"Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship? Do you sometimes find yourself wondering "What happened to me?" or "What happened to us?" If so, then I am here to help! I work with individuals and couples with a wide range of personal and relational struggles. These struggles often result in people feeling "stuck" and even "hopeless" that anything will ever change. However, it is my belief that if you are reading this page there is still a part of you that imagines there may be hope. I am here to tell you that there is! "

"Offering Concierge Geriatric Care Management Services...we come to you and help you to stay independent, to manage the medical care of a loved one or yourself. Providing education on aging in place, cognitive decline and finding a residence that fits your needs. Solutions on navigating the healthcare system. What are the option's? When you require a little assistance at home and need direction on how to stay as independent as possible, we can help. We assist in Legal situations; Conservatorships, LPS, etc. Guidance in handling you're legal matters and options. We are AGING WELL Specialists, and we are HERE TO HELP."

"Offering Concierge Geriatric Care Management Services...we come to you and help you to stay independent, to manage the medical care of a loved one or yourself. Providing education on aging in place, cognitive decline and finding a residence that fits your needs. Solutions on navigating the healthcare system. What are the option's? When you require a little assistance at home and need direction on how to stay as independent as possible, we can help. We assist in Legal situations; Conservatorships, LPS, etc. Guidance in handling you're legal matters and options. We are AGING WELL Specialists, and we are HERE TO HELP."

"Inner-conflict is something that we as humans deal with on a daily basis. Many times it's a small hurdle that we can step over and not let us affect our day. The other times it is a bigger challenge that we might not be ready for. My goal is to work collaboratively on tools and techniques so that when those bigger challenges do arise, you are ready. "

"Inner-conflict is something that we as humans deal with on a daily basis. Many times it's a small hurdle that we can step over and not let us affect our day. The other times it is a bigger challenge that we might not be ready for. My goal is to work collaboratively on tools and techniques so that when those bigger challenges do arise, you are ready. "

"It seems brave to me to make a decision to start therapy, to come and open up to a complete stranger. Whether coming to gain life skills as an individual or a couple; Or coming to therapy to process life events as a family or an individual, the one thing on my part most necessary is to listen without judgment or a personal agenda. Working collaboratively, creating a relationship based on trust and empathy is vital. I feel like it is my part to be professional, ethical, and supportive. I specialize in "interpersonal neurobiology" which is an interdisciplinary view of the mind and how it affects how we feel and behave."

"It seems brave to me to make a decision to start therapy, to come and open up to a complete stranger. Whether coming to gain life skills as an individual or a couple; Or coming to therapy to process life events as a family or an individual, the one thing on my part most necessary is to listen without judgment or a personal agenda. Working collaboratively, creating a relationship based on trust and empathy is vital. I feel like it is my part to be professional, ethical, and supportive. I specialize in "interpersonal neurobiology" which is an interdisciplinary view of the mind and how it affects how we feel and behave."

"I am a LMFT and Somatic Experiencing practitioner with over 17 years experience working with adults, families, and adolescents. Using a combination of Somatic Experiencing, Psychodynamic and Relational Therapy, I focus on helping you to become more self-aware in both mind and body, in order to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms you might be feeling. We will address areas you may be feeling stuck, discover underlying causes, and learn ways to relieve these symptoms from the body and better manage the thoughts in our mind. Clients have told me, "You've taught me a more patient way of thinking.""

"I am a LMFT and Somatic Experiencing practitioner with over 17 years experience working with adults, families, and adolescents. Using a combination of Somatic Experiencing, Psychodynamic and Relational Therapy, I focus on helping you to become more self-aware in both mind and body, in order to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms you might be feeling. We will address areas you may be feeling stuck, discover underlying causes, and learn ways to relieve these symptoms from the body and better manage the thoughts in our mind. Clients have told me, "You've taught me a more patient way of thinking.""

"I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma (childhood trauma, such as physical, sexual and emotional abuse or neglect, and adult trauma such as abuse, rape, accidents, and natural disasters), including all trauma-related conditions, such as PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse, and cutting. I also specialize in separation and divorce, including negotiating and managing child custody arrangements. My 20-years of experience as a practicing attorney inform my work with clients who are separating/divorcing and clients involved with the legal system in any way (lawyers, litigants, or trauma victims)."

"I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma (childhood trauma, such as physical, sexual and emotional abuse or neglect, and adult trauma such as abuse, rape, accidents, and natural disasters), including all trauma-related conditions, such as PTSD, eating disorders, substance abuse, and cutting. I also specialize in separation and divorce, including negotiating and managing child custody arrangements. My 20-years of experience as a practicing attorney inform my work with clients who are separating/divorcing and clients involved with the legal system in any way (lawyers, litigants, or trauma victims)."

"Are you feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious? I am here to help with ongoing issues that can effect the quality of life that often cause presenting problems. A lot of times it is difficult to ask someone for help so I commend you on your choice to seek therapy. My style of therapy is from an emphatic genuine place."

"Are you feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious? I am here to help with ongoing issues that can effect the quality of life that often cause presenting problems. A lot of times it is difficult to ask someone for help so I commend you on your choice to seek therapy. My style of therapy is from an emphatic genuine place."

"Most people need help at various times in their lives navigating difficult experiences. My approach is collaborative, action-oriented and positive with individuals and couples in the Northeast Los Angeles and Pasadena area. When it makes sense, I incorporate somatic (body) and mindfulness approaches to promote healing, including EMDR -- an evidence-based approach to working with trauma and anxiety. My practice also includes the option of "walking and talking" outdoors. I look forward to hearing from you so we can connect more deeply with the past, identify goals and address barriers in the way of wholeness and a coherent self."

"Most people need help at various times in their lives navigating difficult experiences. My approach is collaborative, action-oriented and positive with individuals and couples in the Northeast Los Angeles and Pasadena area. When it makes sense, I incorporate somatic (body) and mindfulness approaches to promote healing, including EMDR -- an evidence-based approach to working with trauma and anxiety. My practice also includes the option of "walking and talking" outdoors. I look forward to hearing from you so we can connect more deeply with the past, identify goals and address barriers in the way of wholeness and a coherent self."

"I am a licensed psychologist in the Beverly Hills/West Hollywood area and use cognitive therapy, which focuses on the ways your thoughts affect your feelings and behaviors. I teach you skills that will help you to make improvements in your life and to achieve your goals. I work primarily with gay men but see both men and women of all orientations. All of my doctoral training was accredited by The American Psychological Association including my Ph.D. from the University of Houston my internship from the University of Texas at Austin and my post-doctoral fellowship from UCLA."

"I am a licensed psychologist in the Beverly Hills/West Hollywood area and use cognitive therapy, which focuses on the ways your thoughts affect your feelings and behaviors. I teach you skills that will help you to make improvements in your life and to achieve your goals. I work primarily with gay men but see both men and women of all orientations. All of my doctoral training was accredited by The American Psychological Association including my Ph.D. from the University of Houston my internship from the University of Texas at Austin and my post-doctoral fellowship from UCLA."

"Seeking therapy takes a great deal of courage. You may be experiencing a wide range of emotions and may feel uncertainty about what to do or who to turn to. You may believe that you have exhausted all resources or possibilities yet nothing seems to make a difference. I am here to help. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families of various backgrounds. I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment in which we explore what is contributing to your unhappiness and what you can do change it. During the therapeutic process we work on helping you find the best possible outcome for you."

"Seeking therapy takes a great deal of courage. You may be experiencing a wide range of emotions and may feel uncertainty about what to do or who to turn to. You may believe that you have exhausted all resources or possibilities yet nothing seems to make a difference. I am here to help. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families of various backgrounds. I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment in which we explore what is contributing to your unhappiness and what you can do change it. During the therapeutic process we work on helping you find the best possible outcome for you."

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The current DSM doesn't recognize video game addiction as a diagnosable addiction. But the patterns of behavior can make parenting a kid or teen who's video gaming difficult.

Get help form a therapist in Walnut with a teen or child who's patterns of behavior include:

1) Craving more game time, no matter how much they've already played. 2) Chronic dry eyes. 3) Friends stop calling and coming by to hang out. 4) No shower or change of clothes for days. 5) Gets upset if someone suggests they might have a problem with video games. 6) Rarely leaves the house because they feel like they're missing out on something that might be happening in the video games. 7) Spends entire allowance on video game hardware and software. 8) Lies to parents about how often they play games or video games. 9) Skips doing chores to keep video gaming. 10) When not at the computer, they're irritable and snappy.

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